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THE MORNING POST. FHIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 1904 ALEXANDER CHARLES ROOT. Sec and Treat. Bj-XV BATTLE, Piesident. President, UMversiSy of Morttlh The North Carolina Carolina Trustees 1 Insurance Company orne OF RALEIGH, N.

C. ESTABLISHED Annual Session Held in Governors Office Reports of President and Bursar Splendid Showing for Institution The hearing and acceptance of very The Leading North Insure roui ptyery if a company. It is a home institution. rante.l unocrupipd territc You will need new year. See Office 'Supplies.

XI. XL complete and gratifying reports from fellowships be established to--enable President F. P. Venable and Bursar R. young men to stay the two or three H.

Battle, the authorization of the gov- iyearg longer at the University required ernor to appoint a special visitation for tne degrees. The fellow-committee of three to visit and inspect shlp established by Mr. j. Sprunt Hill the University, the granting of a leave your last meotlngr ls duly appre-of absence to Prof. E.

O. Davis to ciated or ts generosity and as setting First," the following increase in teach ing force is necessary: 1. An instructor in mineralogy. 2. An instructor in history.

3. An instructor in drawing. 4. An "instructor in pharmacy. DAYBOOKS, JOURNALS, RECORDS and various petty Blank Books.

Large assortment of Files, etc. State Agent for the Free School Books. AH orders given our personal attention. notes for the same period amounted to $1,324.21. "The number of endowed scholarships is 108.

These were all awarded but only 89 were filled during the session. "Under the head of expenditures the largest item is for salaries of the teaching force. This amounted during the last session to $55,000, or about 70 ler cent of the whole. The cost of administration is very low; the salaries, expenses, of president, treasurer, registrar, and other officers, six in all. amounts to $5,800.

The entire expenses for trustees' meetings, committees of inspection, have been less than $50 for the year. Changes in Equipment "The special appropriations made by the last legislature have been expended in accordance with the provisions of the act. The water rights were purchased and the deeds duly recorded, 1 also an additional pumping engine was installed. The new reservoir was con- structed. but the amount of monev on hand was not sufficient to give the University control of the entire water- shed.

It is manifestly important to! secure this control as soon as possible. "The additions to the equipment for the. department of physics, for which made. The apparatus has been judi- ciously selected and five rooms on the lower floor of the alumni building have bn fltt th tiv the opportunities and efficiency of in struction in that department. ThA riuHn Hon hno hoon rfnnhr! in capacity so as to allow room for the large increase in medical students.

"Besides these expenditures, the total amount expended upon the laboratories for the year has been about $3,500. This allows for some permanent addition to furnishing of the laboratories as well as the running expenses. New Buildings "The gift of a gymnasium by Judge Alfred In the faculty In the past two years, amounting to fifty per cent, or more, and the greater number of advanced classes. Only such work will be offered as Is given In the best institutions. The object Is to place proper emphasis upon this side' of the University's work and to extend it as soon as the income of the University.

permits. This is the highest form of University work and its effect should be felt upon the scholarly training of. the young "men 0f the state. It Is very important that a Drecedent In thls direction. Self-help Among Students "Investigation shows that fully half the students are either paying or helping to pay the expenses of their education by money earned or borrowed (thus mortgaging their future earn-ings).

The total amount thus earned while studying at the University is considerably over $9,000. The Deems fund, now amounting to $23,000, is also a notable aid to many worthy young men. Sixty-four were aided through this fund during the past year. For most of these, stay at the University would otherwise have been an impossibility. Registration Statistics "The session of 1903-1904 opened with an enrollment larger than that for any fall term In the history of the University.

Several of the departments have been strengthened by additional instructors and improved equipment, as noted elesewhere. There Is reason to believe that this will in every way bt the University's best year. The following statistical table shows the growth for the past Ave years: BiErLk etaoshr cmf cmf cmf cmfwfw Entire year. Acad.Law.Med.Phar.Total 1S99-1900 371 80 44 20 512 1900- 1901 391 64 42 32 524 1901- 1902 415 61 62 29 508 1902- 1903 402 93 S3 46 608 At the end of January, this year, the registration was: 389 93 70 55 609 The totat number for 1903-1904 will, therefore, probably show an increase over last year, as new students are constantly arriving now, and many come during the spring term. "Comparing the numbers of academic students for the past five years, we have the following table: Entire year.

1899- 1900 26 50 55 67 121 1900- 1901 26 52 50 91 107 901-1902 22 51 84 98 150 1902-1903 25 64 59 98 156 The numbers up to the end of January this year were: 22 60 72 94 142 "The average age of the freshmen class for the past five years: 19 yrs. 14 da. 18 yrs. 20 da. 19 yearuu 1899- 1900 i 19 years 14 days 1900- 1901 IS years 20 days 1901- 1902 19 years 6 mos.

1902- 1903 18 years 94 mos. 1003-1904 19 years 24 mos. Deducting those in more than one department. Financial "A few points of general interest are taken from the bursar's report. The receipts for the past four years have been as follows: 1899- 1900 $14,542.96 1900- 1901 23,897.79 1901- 1902 36,691.23 1902- 1903 36,835.90 "The total Income of the University has amounted to $78,679.90, coming from the following sources: Annual state appropriation, 1901-1902 $37,500.00 Interest from funds 5,610.00 Pees from students 36,895.90 Miscellaneous 1,000.00 $80,995.90 Interest charges paid by Uni versity 2,33 G.00 Tet Income Income for 1901-1902 75,924.30 Increase 2,755.60 "The total amount nf frotm -one etc, not collected bv tnl the session 1902-1903 amounted to less than $25 "The number of students giving note3 I for tuition in lieu fcash payment in the various departments was as fol lows: Academio Law Medicine Pharmacy 13 amounting to 623.25 13 amounting to 528.50 17 amounting to 1,001.50 6 amounting to 205.00 49 'The amount collected $2,367.23 on former MAD Carolina Company.

Iirhtnlne In this "old and reliable" 11 patron a Se; it has been fcJf Bolid and worth, build up North Croltav new books for the what we have in have baen usin some so-called preparation or your floors BUT USE JOHiSSSOM5S naos THAT IS 1 1 ajra 35. oalv Si.Sd nsr Si-. 1 IT LlriJ 1 a i r- 7 Co ems Sons, i 9 pursue bis studies in Lrermany were principal features of oubllc Interest connected with the- annual meeting of the board of trustees of the University of North Carolina held In this The meeting was In the office of Governor Aycock. who as chairman ex-offlclo, Dresided. Members of the board present were Mr.

B. M. Armfield of High Point, Hon. R. H.

Battle of Raleigh. Gen. W. H. S.

Burgrwyn of Wel-don, Col. BenehanN Cameron of Raleigh, Gen. Julian S. Carr of Durham. Sir.

Josephus Daniels of Raleigh, Mr. Claudius Dookery of Raleigh. Hon. B. F.

Dixon, state auditor, Hon. M. Furman of Raleigh. Ma J. J.

W. Graham of Hlllsboro, Mr. R. T. Gray of Raleigh, Mr.

A. W. Haywood of Graham, Col. T. S.

Kenan of Raleigh. Dr. R. H. Lewis of Raleigh, Mr.

J. S. Manning of Durham, Judge Fred Phillips of Tarboro, Capt. N. A.

Ramsey of Durham and Mr. George Stephens of Charlotte. The following board of trustees was selected to serve during the ensuing year: Col. A. B.

Andrews of Raleigh, Hon. R. H. Battle of Raleigh, Mr. F.

H. Busbee of Raleigh, Gen. J. S. Carr of Durham, Major.

J. W. Graham of Hillsboro, Col. Thos. S.

Kenan of Raleigh, Judge Fred Phillips of Tarboro, Dr. R. H. Lewis of Raleigh and Mr. Claudius Dockery of Raleigh.

The latter Is appointed In the stead of Mr. Zeb Vance Walser, resigned. There was a discussion of, the question of insurance, on the University buildings, resulting In the Instruction of the executive committee to take such action as they, may think best after conference with Commissioner of Insurance Young, who is to visit the University and inspect the buildings. Governor Aycock was authorized to appoint a committee of three of the turstees who shall visit and carefully Inspect the University and Its equipment and and report to the trustees at their meeting in Chapel Hill at commencement. The governor has not yet named the committee.

A ler of absence was granted to Prof. R. E. O. Davis of the department of chemistry from April 1st to the opening of the fall term in order that he may pursue his studies In the University of Germany.

President Venable's Report The following are the principal features of the report of President Vena-ble as submitted to the board, the document' in full being in printed form, making a pamphlet of 32 pages: "To the. Honorable Board of Trustees. "Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit my report for the year 1902-1S03. The year has been one of increased usefulness and prosperity for the University. I -vish In this report to render an acount of Its growth and its needs.

Since, according to your Instructions, my full report has been published and placed in your hands, I shall give merely a resume of it here. Deaths "It Is fitting that I shall give expression to the sorrow we have felt at the loss, by death, of one of your number. While Captain William Rand Kenan has been a member of your board for only a short time, he had for many years shown himself a loyal alumnus of the University. His love for his Alma Mater was evinced in many ways. His responses to her calls for help were always most generous.

The University has lost a devoted son and the state a useful citizen. Courses of Study "Two important changes have been made In these courses the year, both of them to take effect with the opening of next session. The first Is cue unmcauon or me aegrees. vvnere three degrees. A.

Ph. B. and B. S. have.

been given in the past, only one raegree, nameiy a. win De given In the future. This does not mean any lowering or tne standard but a strenghenlng and equalizing of the un- dergraduate courses. Secondly, a graduate department has oeen established with Professor C. Alphonso Smith as dean.

This has been rendered possible by the large increase 5. A demonstrator in anaiomy. 6. An instructor in Romanic e-uaees and literature (Spanish lan-and Italian). 7.

An associate professor of applied mathematics. 8. An associate professor of physics. 9. An associate professor of mining and metallurgy.

10. A well equipped normal department for male teachers in -the primary schools. Secondly, as to equipment: 1. Increased appropriation for the library. 2.

Increased appropriation for the law-library. 3. Endowed fellowships for graduate students. 4. A new library building.

5. Additional equipment for the scien- laboratories o. a new cnemicai jauoraiui jr. 7. A building for the medical department and laboratories.

8. A building for the law department. "I must again impress upon the trustees the urgent need of a new chemical laboratory. This department has been doing excellent work and has mate- rlolltr rA ar tn tVio rpniltfltiftn nf thf University. The old laboratory is alto- gether Inadequate in size, equipment and ventilation appliances.

More stu- dents apply for instruction than can be accommodated and thee rowded condition is a threat to health and nec essarily renders the work satisfactory. Something must be done and that soon. "There are, of course, many other lines along which the University is to be strengthened, and developed. Some of these can be seen by friends of the University and generous supporters will doubtless keep them in mind. General Remarks "The general health of the students good place to live.

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W. P. Bynum as a memorial to his during the session of 1902-1903 was grandson, William Preston Byhum, good. There was little serious sick-of the class of 1S93, who died at the ness and the infirmary was closed dur-ciose of his sophomore year, has beening a considerable part of the time, a source of much gratification to the "Very" few cases came before the alumni and all friends of the Univer-' faculty for discipline and the improve-sity. This was one of the pressing ment in order and attention to duties needs of the to which at-; continues to be noticeable.

The stu-tention was drawn in my last report, dents have shown a commendable spir-The need of a gymnasium has been felt it of helpfulness in maintaining order for many years and both students and and in building up the University. I faculty are pleased to know that re- think that I am fully justfled in say-lief i3 at hand. The plans submitted ing that the year shows progress in by the architect have been approved by all respects and especially in the direc-Judge Bynum and by the committee, jtion of sound scholarship and high The contractor will begin work as soon ideals." as the weather permits and hopes to mm have all completed by the opening of When you feel blue and that every-the next session. The gymnasium is thing goes wrong, take a dose of Cham-very complete in all details. Besides berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, the main gymnasium floor, which will They will cleanse and invigorate your be well stocked with apparatus, there stomach, regulate your bowels, give will be a large plunge bath or swim- you a relish for your food and make ming-pool, locker rooms, shower batns, you feel that in this old world is a WARE.

LELANB, EUCCESSORS BAH BE 33 Ca RALEIGH, COTTON, Direct Private Wirs to New YorK Chicago and Wow Orloani. room ror ooxing and fencing, one for movements, antnropometnc room and trophy room. There will al- so be an hundred yards running track, forming a gallery around the main gymnasium room." The building is to be heated by the hot water system. It is a great pleasure to know that Me- morial Hall is no longer to be used as a gymnasium. The cange in floor, mov- Lands are between Halifax and En-ing seats, screwing down of apparatus, field and are traversed by the Atlantic Instantaneous quotations.

All transactions bona fide. Information concerning the market cheerfully furnished the public of Rileiji surrounding towns. Interstate and Bell Phonai, Members Chicago Board of Trade, New Cotton Exchange, New YorH Coffee Exchange, Tew Orleans Cotton Exchange, St Louis Merchants Exchange, Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce. SUGGESTIVE AIL xivxg willows, nave au wrougnt some injury to the building. The necessity for this will exist no longer.

"During the past summer, through the efforts of a committee of the Y. M. C. the contributions and subscriptions to their building fund were increased to about $8,000. The plans for a building to cost $10,000 were prepared and the building will be com- menced Immediately.

Every effort will meanwhile be made to raise the re gaining $2,000 so that this building may soon be ready, for the purposes of the association. There are several reasons why this building will mean much to the University life. In, the first place, the association is a potent factor for good both in the University and the community. It is energetic and enthusiastic in its work arTd all of this will be greatly helped by having a meeting place, labrary and class rooms of their own. And it gives them a standing and a permanence which can not well be secured otherwise.

Again, the reading rooms, sitting rooms, supplied 1 papers and periodicals, will form a gathering place for most of the students in the afternoons and on Sunday, supplying the rfcpz-st substitute possible for home-liie or the life of a club under the best possible influence. Needs of the University "It is a pleasure to note that two of! tne needs mentioned in loof cf A.nd1n-m,ile,..I: 1 cjvji a "inaciuill. feel it to be a part of the duties of my office to make cl-ar these needs tr fhP governing board, the alumni, and the' aii or wnom should feel the interest of ownership in this mnuuon. The needs referred to are those most pressingly felt at present I and which must be suDniied at a I ly date if the University is to do its "umuenny and make material progress nnu In3uranc3. MOST APPROVED VARIETIES OF CONTRACTS WITH ANNUAL, OR DEFERRED, DIVIDENDS "Old liirin an-l i nr ov r-v Vi.

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